10/06/2026
Just back from AuroChronos 2026 in Warsaw, and I've been quietly processing it on the flight home.
Three things stuck with me.
First: the Polish watch community is wonderfully, almost formally polite. I was called "sir" so consistently that I started looking over my shoulder for whoever they were actually talking to. Turns out it was me. Lovely.
Second: not once did anyone refer to where Edward Christopher® comes from as "the UK." It was always Great Britain. Every time, without fail. Which is charming — and slightly hilarious — because nobody in Britain actually calls it that. We tend to say "Britain," look a bit awkward, and change the subject.
Third, and most genuinely: the micro-brand founder community is remarkable. Collaborative, generous, openly supportive of each other. People sharing hard-won knowledge, celebrating each other's wins, commiserating over the shared madness of doing this at all. There were one or two unusual personalities in the mix — as there always are — but the overwhelming spirit of the weekend was collegiate and warm.
It reminded me why shows like this matter. Not just for the watches. For the people.
Thank you, Warsaw. It was a privilege. 🇵🇱